Strategy & Planning Manager

Who we are Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We're changing that. Atoms builds Physical AI — real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive. This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don't just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale. We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life. If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us. What you'll do • Own Talent strategy end to end: Translate Talent priorities into structured projects with clear owners, milestones, and outcomes, and step into any ambiguous, high-priority people problem across the portfolio. • Drive efficient growth: Lead headcount planning and org design work — spans of control, layer analysis, role architecture — and model workforce scenarios across FTE vs. AI workforce, location, and in-house vs. outsource. • Rebuild how we hire: Redesign and operationalize a recruiting model that produces better hires, faster, and at lower cost across every company in the portfolio. • Architect how we perform: Build goal-setting and performance programs that genuinely differentiate talent, using data to surface high performers and flight risks and systems that act on those signals. • Back the business with numbers: Serve as the analytical and operational backbone for board- and exec-level people reporting, and drive ROI analysis on talent programs, hiring spend, comp, and tools. What we're looking for • You bring 5–8 years of experience, with a Tier 1 consulting background and meaningful time inside a high-growth operating company. • You take problems from ambiguous brief to shipped outcome, with a track record you can point to. • You are comfortable with data and can pull, model, and present workforce analytics without a team doing it for you. • You create structure where there isn't any, with strong project management instincts. • You operate with low ego and high output — you're here to execute, not to advise. Why join us At Atoms, you'll work on one of the defining challenges of our time — bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what's known and building what doesn't yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it's grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team, so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow. What else you need to know This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We're constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. The base salary range for this role is $170,000 – $200,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus. Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees): • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options). • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term). • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity. • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children. • Pet insurance discount. • 401(k). • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) • Time Off policies: • Discretionary vacation days • 8 paid holidays per year • Paid sick time • Paid Bereavement leave • Paid Parental Leave Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion. Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? #LI-Onsite